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Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL

Cafe Maxx

4.8
4.8
1492 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    American

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    American

1,492 Reviews
  1. RonL

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    #IYKYK  no place like it in South Florida, just get the Apple torte.

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  2. ThomasM

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was good. Service was poor. They forgot our appetizer order finally got it after eating all the bread drink prices are ridiculous.

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  3. KJeff

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always excellent at Cafe Max. We are never disappointed!

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  4. EDRICAR

    Fort Lauderdale

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Deb our server was amazing. Food was good. They need to let you know that they close or change how late you can make a reservation.

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  5. Sarahv

    Greater Boston

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great experience at Cafe Maxx. Menu is always interesting

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  6. Tim28803

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have dined here for decades, I can vouch that Cafe Maxx never disappoints. The food is always exceptional, and the service is always first rate.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in all of South Florida. Not sure why it isn’t Michelin Rated but it should be. Delizioso Delizioso Delizioso!!!!!!

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  8. Liza

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was impecable!

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  9. JoanG

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a go too for a fine dinner out. The Tuna pizza is incrediable. The cowboy steak, I understand was without equal. As a vegetarian the veggie plate was as tasty as can be. Pricy, but you get what you pay for and we always feel it is money well spent.

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  10. MichaelB

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going there 30 years and always outstanding

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  11. TOUGHNEWYORKERNoPushover

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food is extremely good. The service was just ok. Never asked if we wanted any more drinks after the first, the waitress seemed rushed.

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  12. Rick

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & attentive service, as always. Seated on time.

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  13. Docr

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is expensive but incredible Never disappointed

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  14. babs

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We ordered a bottle of wine when we were seated, after a 20 minute wait, they couldn’t find the wine . Then we ordered another bottle and the same thing happened. They finally offered us a substitute. Very disappointing because the service is usually good.

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  15. MLBG

    West Palm Beach

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly and excellent service.

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  16. IngridG

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner

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  17. HarveyB

    Miami

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We arrived on time and were seated promptly by a very nice hostess. Unbeknownst to us, was this night was a wine sampler night, so it was very busy and a bit louder than usual. The menu is really interesting with so many different and very good sounding items, that it was hard to decide on a main dish. So we started with the jumbo lump crabmeat wontons, caesar salad and a caprese salad. We ordered some bread too and the pizza type was great. All the appetizers were delicious. Our group ordered a couple of filets, seared scallops and the yellowfin tuna sushi roll. The 3 peppercorn crusted filet was very very delicious. It was very big and super tender, but for me, the star on the plate was the potato au gratin. This lasagna style potato masterpiece was spectacular. Gotta love cheese and potatoes. My wife had the scallops which were seared and cooked perfectly and she loved them. The tuna sushi roll was battered and cooked and was loved by our friend. We were all so stuffed that we couldn't order desert, maybe next time. Overall, we thought the food and service were excellent. The restaurant layout is a bit strange as to get to the bathrooms, you had to walk through a small part of the kitchen prep area. It wasn't a problem because you get to see the chefs in action, which lately seems to be the trend in restaurant design. I would have to say that Cafe Maxx is now on our go to list for fine dining. We came all the way from Parkland and it was worth the trip.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best food and service! Can’t wait to go back!

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  19. RonC

    Fort Lauderdale

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Drinks and food were delicious and fairly priced for the great quality! Service and presentation were wonderful! Will definitely be back.

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  20. JoshK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesome meal A plus and recommend the tuna pizza app

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  21. LesL

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Noise level was deafening. We asked to have our table moved so we could hear each other talk.

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  22. 2friends

    Fort Lauderdale

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was great had tuna entree and snapper tuna pizza and salmon carpaccio will return one of the best restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale

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  23. BeverlyM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Caviar Pie and Tuna Pizza are long time favorites.

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  24. RaftermansWords

    Fort Lauderdale

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dinned in the restaurant 4 or 5 times a year for 15 years. It is ALWAYS a great dining experience.

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  25. Asian

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderplace place can talk relax feel taken care of . Food excellent . An old world feel with modern food . Best French martini ever 👸

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  26. LoisW

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Pork chops amazing Waitress was wonderful

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  27. MarieS

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and staff. Great for a special occasion.

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  28. mermaidcathy

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s rare to find a combination of great food, great service, and great ambience in south Florida restaurants. This one has it all. A special mention to our server Amy, who has a gorgeous smile and appropriate attention. Kudos to Oliver the chef. Very creative cuisine and not too salty. Will go back!

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  29. MrRogers85

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hadn’t been in probably more than 8 years, since moving away from the area, but other than a new entrance Cafe Maxx is still as phenomenal as I remembered. Great, attentive service as always. Had the tuna pizza appetizer and snapper entree, dishes I had been dreaming about at times, and they were as amazing as the last time I had them. My wife ordered the Black Grouper entree and scallop appetizer and both were excellent as well. I will continue to recommend Cage Maxx to those in, or who will be traveling to, the area.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and ambiance. The Sushi Pizza is a must have. We look forward to each visit.

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  31. Bocagolfer9121

    West Palm Beach

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Fabulous place for special occasions! Food is the best in south Florida.. The waitress was understanding and very helpful for our table of 8.

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  32. GENIEC

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Cafe Max is an institution. We’ve been dining here for over 15 years; but this was the first time we’ve been back since Covid. While the service was excellent, the menu was tired and uninspired. No specials were offered. The prices are exorbitant. We paid far less in Michelin star restaurants. There were four in our party. We all ordered wine by the glass which was reasonable. Next, Brussels Sprouts and Calamari for the table. Very generous portions for 4 to share; nicely done. 3 of us ordered fish and one ordered the elk chop. My snapper was fishy, my husbands chop was excellent. We skipped dessert. Another mention is the ladies room which is in desperate need of a refresh. The paint and wallpaper is peeling and the floor looks dirty. Not what I’m looking for in a fine dining experience. All that said, the place was packed; so maybe this is just me. With so many fine restaurants in Broward; I hope they up their game.

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  33. happyFTL

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious, especially the tuna sashimi pizza!! My husband loved his filet mignon and our friends really enjoyed the Caesar salad and shrimp scampi, super fresh and tasty! For my dinner, I had a spinach salad with a perfect piece of salmon. Waitress was a bit overwhelmed at the beginning but everything came out perfect and we really enjoyed ourselves YUM!

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  34. LisaB

    Nashville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! Never disappoints. It’s been one of our favorite restaurants for over 30 years.

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  35. SamuelY

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Maxx has been and remains a favorite restaurant.

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  36. IngridG

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service excellent as always

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  37. LindaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We all had a wonderful dinner, the food was delicious and interesting flavors, the service was fantastic. Angie our server always had a smile and took into account all our requests. We will back!

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  38. CALM

    Fort Lauderdale

    177 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service, great food, great atmosphere, many times over.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice dinner Good professional service Food delicious

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  40. LizH

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu. Selections were plentiful and all sounded good. Started with beef carpaccio for myself and shaved octopus for my partner. Both outstanding. Main course was for both Chilean seabass with onion jam. Delish. Service was impeccable. Very friendly helpful without being intrusive. Looking forward to going back

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FAQs

Cafe Maxx offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 782-0606.

Cafe Maxx is rated 4.8 stars by 1492 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Maxx

2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
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